Population 15,198 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grays Ferry
Household size in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Grays Ferry has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Grays Ferry is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.1, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Grays Ferry: 20.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grays Ferry
Renters in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Grays Ferry rent: 60.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.2% of the housing in Grays Ferry, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Grays Ferry is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $784 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,218 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$459 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grays Ferry costs $1,218 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $459 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grays Ferry
Bachelor's degrees in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Grays Ferry (28.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Grays Ferry never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grays Ferry
| Period | Grays Ferry | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Grays Ferry runs well above the national rate: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grays Ferry compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Ferry | 2.44 | 33.1 | 20.8% | 60.4% | 16.2% | 1953 | $1,218 | 28.8% | 81.7% | 9.7% |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 2.24 | 36.1 | 14.2% | 39.4% | 12.9% | 1941 | $1,685 | 49.6% | 89.2% | 6.7% |
| Girard Estates | 2.35 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 35.7% | 11.0% | 1944 | $1,608 | 38.9% | 91.7% | 6.4% |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 2.02 | 32.1 | 5.4% | 50.2% | 13.6% | 1966 | $2,164 | 77.3% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| University City | 2.01 | 22.6 | 1.7% | 92.7% | 6.7% | 2006 | $3,009 | 74.5% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| Marconi Plaza-Packer Park | 2.28 | 44.3 | 14.8% | 37.4% | 10.6% | 1962 | $2,371 | 38.8% | 94.4% | 4.9% |
| Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | 2.12 | 36.7 | 8.7% | 44.4% | 7.2% | 1942 | $1,757 | 59.8% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Rittenhouse Square | 1.50 | 41.5 | 1.7% | 68.4% | 15.7% | 1955 | $2,063 | 85.0% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
| South Philadelphia | 2.48 | 37.7 | 11.2% | 34.8% | 9.3% | 1941 | $1,613 | 37.4% | 81.5% | 7.4% |
| City Center West | 1.48 | 38.0 | 2.1% | 67.3% | 11.6% | 1960 | $2,048 | 85.0% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Bella Vista | 1.94 | 34.3 | 8.1% | 56.2% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,745 | 78.3% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grays Ferry. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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